# 🇸🇪 Sweden — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Sweden from VisaPassage.
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24 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days |
| Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days |
| Sweden Schengen Visa (Short Stay, up to 90 days) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | — | 15 days |
| Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days |
| Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days |
| Sweden Visitor's Residence Permit (visits over 90 days) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | SEK 1,500 | — | 90 days |

- **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds
- **Sweden Schengen Visa (Short Stay, up to 90 days)** — Key documents: Schengen visa application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of funds, Return travel booking, Proof of accommodation / invitation · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden Visitor's Residence Permit (visits over 90 days)** — Key documents: Application for a visitor's residence permit, Passport, Proof of funds, Travel medical insurance, Invitation or purpose document · Rights: Study: Short courses/exchange studies permitted as a visit purpose; long-term study uses a study permit. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — |
| Sweden Residence Permit for Doctoral Studies | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 1,500 | — | 60 days |
| Sweden Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 1,500 | — | 60 days |

- **Sweden Residence Permit for Doctoral Studies** — Key documents: Passport, Admission to doctoral studies, Proof of funding · Rights: Work: Doctoral employment/research is the basis; no fixed term-time hour cap as for taught students. · Study: PhD studies are the purpose of the permit. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse/partner and children under 18 may join and work. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies** — Key documents: Passport, Admission notification, Proof of means · Rights: Work: up to 15 h/week · Study: Full-time higher-education studies are the purpose of the permit. · Residency: Switch to work/self-employment after studies; doctoral students have a dedicated PR route. · Family: Family members may apply, especially for studies expected to lead to permanent residence. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residence permit for self-employed persons | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Sweden Residence Permit for Self-Employed Persons | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 2,000 | — | 450 days |
| Sweden Residence Permit to Look for Work or Start a Business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | SEK 2,200 | — | 210 days |
| National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — |
| Sweden EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 2,000 | — | 30 days |
| Sweden Work Permit for Employees | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 2,200 | — | 120 days |
| Sweden Seasonal Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | SEK 2,200 | — | 90 days |
| Sweden ICT Permit (Intra-Corporate Transferee) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 2,000 | — | 90 days |

- **Residence permit for self-employed persons** — Non-EU nationals running their own Swedish business (including sole traders/freelancers) can get a permit of up to 2 years (renewable) by showing industry experience, a viable business and savings of SEK 200,000 for themselves (plus SEK 100,000/50,000 for spouse/child); new work permit rules take effect 1 June 2026. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden Residence Permit for Self-Employed Persons** — Key documents: Passport, Bank statements, Business plan and budget, Proof of experience, Customer / supplier contracts · Rights: Work: Self-employment in the approved business only. · Study: May study alongside running the business. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse/partner and children under 18 may join; family fund supplements apply. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden Residence Permit to Look for Work or Start a Business** — Key documents: Passport, Degree certificate, Transcript / course list, Bank statements, Comprehensive health insurance · Rights: Residency after 4 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden EU Blue Card** — Key documents: Passport, Employment contract, Proof of higher education or experience, Comprehensive health insurance, Employer terms annex · Rights: Work: Highly qualified employment; favourable EU intra-mobility after a period. · Study: May study alongside the qualifying employment. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse/partner and children under 18 may join and work. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden Work Permit for Employees** — Key documents: Passport, Employment offer / contract, Employer terms-of-employment annex, Proof of insurance · Rights: Work: Full-time employment with the named employer; tied to the role for the first period. · Study: May study alongside work without a separate permit. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse/partner and children under 21 may apply; adult family and children 16+ may work. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden Seasonal Work Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Seasonal work offer, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Employer terms annex · Rights: Work: Seasonal employment with the named employer only. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden ICT Permit (Intra-Corporate Transferee)** — Key documents: Passport, Assignment / transfer letter, Proof of group relationship, Proof of prior employment, Proof of qualifications, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Work only for the host entity in the assigned role; EU intra-group mobility possible. · Study: Study permitted alongside the assignment. · Family: Spouse/partner and children under 18 may join and work. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden Working Holiday Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | SEK 1,500 | — | 90 days |

- **Sweden Working Holiday Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Bank statement, Return ticket or funds, Health insurance, Proof of eligibility · Rights: Work: Work allowed but must not be the main purpose of the stay; ends with the permit. · Study: Short study/courses permitted as part of the holiday. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden Residence Permit for Family of a Permit Holder | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 1,500 | — | 120 days |
| Sweden Residence Permit to Live with a Partner | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 2,000 | — | 450 days |

- **Sweden Residence Permit for Family of a Permit Holder** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of family ties, Main applicant's permit, Proof of maintenance · Rights: Work: Adult family members and children 16+ may work in Sweden. · Study: Family members may study. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Covers spouse/partner and children under 21 of the permit holder. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden Residence Permit to Live with a Partner** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of relationship, Sponsor income documents, Proof of housing, Identity of sponsor · Rights: Work: Permit gives the right to work in Sweden. · Study: Permit gives the right to study. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Applicant is the partner; their children may be included in the application. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden Residence Permit for Researchers | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 1,500 | — | 30 days |
| Sweden EU Long-Term Resident Status | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 1,000 | — | 240 days |
| Sweden Permanent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 0 | — | — |
| Swedish Citizenship by Naturalisation | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SEK 1,750 | — | — |

- **Sweden Residence Permit for Researchers** — Key documents: Hosting agreement, Passport, Proof of means, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Research work with the host; at least 50% of time must be research. · Study: May study alongside the research activity. · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse/partner and children under 18 may join and work. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden EU Long-Term Resident Status** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of 5 years' residence, Employment / income documents, Bank statements, Housing agreement, Tax records · Rights: Work: Unrestricted right to work; near-equal treatment with nationals. · Study: Unrestricted right to study. · Residency: Granted together with a permanent residence permit if not already held. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Sweden Permanent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Current residence permit, Passport, Proof of self-support, Proof of housing, Tax and income records · Rights: Work: Unrestricted right to work in Sweden. · Study: Unrestricted right to study. · Residency: This is permanent residence; it counts toward citizenship (generally 8 years' residence from 6 June 2026). · Family: Family members must each qualify in their own right. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se
- **Swedish Citizenship by Naturalisation** — Key documents: Passport / identity, Proof of residence period, Proof of self-sufficiency, Language and society knowledge, Good-conduct information · Rights: Work: Citizens have full, unrestricted rights to work. · Study: Citizens have full rights to study. · Residency: This is citizenship - the final status beyond permanent residence. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationsverket.se

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